Warfare

Egyptian History of Warfare The Egyptian had a little war, which is mostly with the neighboring Egyptians to see who will be in charge. Even though they were one country, they could not keep the peace within their people. The Egyptians were not always warriors; in fact, their country was protected by natural barriers, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, deserts east and west, and the first cataract to the south. It was until the invasion of the Hittites that they have to build an army. Before that, the Egyptians had bad weapons and they only build an army when there is civil unrest. The Egyptian army was very little because they were afraid that if they die in another country, then they might not get a proper burial. Because of this, the army of ancient Egypt is made up of foreign mercenaries. The Peace within countries The Egyptians and the Hittites have been fighting for years until the. Until __Ramses the Great__ signed the peace treaty, ending the years of suffering and brutality. Both countries were finally able to go back to normal activities without being worried when a surprise attack will come. As they made the treaty, both kings made a curse to all the future kings of their countries saying that bad things will happen to them if they ever break the oath. I think this should be well respected because their friendship last for a long time.  Army before the New Kingdom Before the new kingdom of ancient Egypt, there was no real army. When they have a war, every governor would raise volunteers for the army to fight for the pharaoh. In times before the New Kingdom, the temporary army has very little reward and prestige. Rank in the army The Pharaoh being the top of the command chain, the second is the Commander in chief which commands one of the god divisions in ancient Egypt. After that come the commander who is above the company. The last in the command chain is the platoon Egypt weapons!! The Egyptian people used many weapons in war. They used Silver shafted axe, Battle axe, Flint heads, and Bronze head as arrowheads, Dagger, Short sword, long sword, and spears.

The arrow was useful for the wars, because the warriors didn’t have to go near the enemies. For the arrows they put the flint head to the top of arrows, so they can kill enemies. Even they ride on the houses they can shoot to the house and humans.

The sword is good to use for fighting near the enemies. And also when we or them running to the other team. It is very useful and good use. The sword has three different kinds. One is Dagger that is the shortest sword, and there is Long sword that is the longest sword and it is very heavy, the last one is the short sword that is shorter then the long sword but longer then the Dagger. The sword is useful because it can cut and trick the horses.

Spear and the battle axe are use for the wars but it is not so easy to control so not easy to fight. Spear can throw so it is little bit good but the battle axe can’t throw so not so well, and also battle axe’s cutting part is very small so not easy to cut, but it can trip the horses.

When I study about the Egypt’s weapons I want to make new weapon for the Ancient Egypt. Like it shape like sword and it can throw and it has a lot of par that can cut and easy make/ can make a lot. If I were an Egyptian I will use the dagger sword because it is not very heavy and can be swung very fast and many times. 

Reference: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/treaty.htm http://www.egyptologyonline.com/the_army_in_ancient_egypt.htm[] Book Reference: Ancient Egypt Ancinet Egypt Time Life in Ancient Egypt

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